Classic English Authors

Question 1

The quote "To be or not to be, that is the question" was uttered in which of Shakespeare's famous plays?

Accepted Answer

Hamlet

Question 2

Jane Austen is most famous for writing

Accepted Answer

romantic comedies

Question 3

Though Jane Austen is famous for her romantic works, she never married.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Shakespeare's wife shares a name with which famous modern actress?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 5

In Shakespeare's time, all the roles in his plays were played only by men.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

How many screen adaptations are there of Sherlock Holmes?

Accepted Answer

250+

Question 7

Arthur Conan Doyle is known for creating which famous character?

Accepted Answer

Sherlock Holmes

Question 8

I have read or watched an adaptation of one of these author's works (Conan Doyle, Austen, Shakespeare)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which of these novels was NOT written by Jane Austen?

Accepted Answer

Jane Eyre

Question 10

Who was the famous side-kick of Detective Sherlock Holmes?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Watson

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